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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess S...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
21st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 1.7%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 4.5%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points4.5%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar1.7%
Other93.8%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Attila Gyalus - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at TeloNet
An Easily Deployable and User-Friendly Solution with Rapid Installation
The support of this solution is great. The timeliness of their responses is crucial for me. When I raise an issue, I can count on receiving a prompt reply, eliminating the need for extensive online searches or phone calls. This efficiency is paramount in saving time. In the rare instances where problems arise, they are usually swiftly addressed.
AmbikaBhunia - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre Sales Network at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
AI insights have improved wireless visibility and now proactively prevent network issues
I am somewhat uncertain about the room for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points because I am sure that some concepts will be incorporated in the future. Recently, HP acquired Juniper, and now under the HP umbrella, we have both Aruba and Juniper Mist, which raises questions about how to compete in the market. Customers often ask me to compare them, and I have to pitch both even though they are from the same organization. Regarding gaps for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points, I think pricing is a complicated issue since Cisco can drastically reduce prices, unlike Juniper.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"OmniAccess Stellar AP1230 Series is better than CISCO highest model Aironet 3800i AP in terms of quality, user capacity, coverage, performance and price."
"We deployed them in two hospitals, they benefit from the access of users via Guest Portal and the use of VoWLAN Phones for mobile internal communication."
"The solution allows you to see the SNMP packets, the DPI packets, and the SNMP server."
"With the Captive portal to manage the Guest access is very easy, and with the Spectrum Analysis some very difficult radio issues can be solved with very little effort from my side."
"I have not seen any downtime in the tool."
"The solution is scalable, as it works for any size of company, no matter if it's a small business, enterprise, government, education, hospitality, or any other type of customer, and it's easy to scale as a soft controller by just adding licenses, supporting up to 4,000 access points."
"One feature that differentiates Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar from some other vendors is the fact that on-premise OmniVista licenses are perpetual."
"Configuring Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is easier than Aruba HPE."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"Juniper Wireless AP has allowed my IT directors and other IT personnel to not have to focus on the wireless aspect of our network."
"It's well-detailed in terms of troubleshooting logs."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points save considerable time compared to legacy vendors such as Cisco, Ubiquiti, or Cambium, which require extensive troubleshooting."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points provide seamless connectivity with the lowest latency, making it feel as if your device is connected through a wire."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"The simplicity is great."
 

Cons

"I would prefer to have the integrated heat map feature provided by the basic controller in the Solution instead of purchasing an external one. Accessing this capability directly within the controller's access point would be convenient."
"The current implementation of our Guest Access network in isolation for Express mode is very complicated in comparison with leading market solutions."
"Sometimes, we're not able to meet the complex requirement with Stellar."
"If the customers plan to go on the cloud side, they need encryption and daily communications from a security perspective."
"Better integration with third-party systems is what our customers are expecting in the future."
"The GUI is a little bit slow."
"Most customers are asking for an on-premises hardware architecture while it is available as a software-based architecture."
"The solution needs to improve access for Mac and iOS devices."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"The reporting logs require improvement in terms of clarity because it can be difficult to find specific information about network influences."
"Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this product is average and it is a one-time, perpetual license."
"At times, it appears that the solution's pricing is slightly higher. This makes it challenging to persuade customers who primarily focus on the price."
"The price is in the range of other brands like Cisco, maybe a little cheaper but you get the same features, facilities, and security. Licensing is something Alcatel is making changes to. A few years ago you would buy a WLAN solution from Alcatel for half the price of Cisco, but you would spend the same amount on licensing. Today this is different and the licensing is cheaper."
"We find the price comparable to other products on the market."
"The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback."
"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is a mid-range solution with respect to pricing."
"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."
"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"The pricing is fair."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"The solution is expensive."
"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"The pricing is too high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
14%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?
Most customers are asking for an on-premises hardware architecture while it is available as a software-based architecture.
What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?
My company's customers are looking for good security products, and as far as addressing concerns, I feel that there are no issues with the tool's integration with our customers' existing infrastruc...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Regarding pricing, Juniper's cost rates as a seven on a scale where one represents a high price and ten represents a low price.
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
I am somewhat uncertain about the room for improvement for Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points because I am sure that some concepts will be incorporated in the future. Recently, HP acquired Juniper...
What is your primary use case for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is used for our global customer, which has some branches in India. We use Mist One, which has a lot of features including automated remediation.
 

Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniAccess Stellar, OmniAccess Stellar
Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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